TENNESSEE

Which Method Should You Choose?

Two Ways to Get a Birth Certificate in Tennessee

The Old-Fashioned Way:

The standard way to get Tennessee birth certificates requires you to complete the formal application. If the application is properly signed and notarized, no further documents need be submitted. Be sure to specify on the application whether you prefer the short-form or long-form version of the certificate (the fee for each is the same).

If the application is not notarized, you must provide a copy of an acceptable form of identification (e.g., current driver's license, current passport, military ID).

Alternatively, requestors can send copies of TWO of these documents:

Current pay stub or W-2

Voter registration card

Vehicle registration (w/ name and current address)

Military Discharge (DD214)

Bank statement, utility bill, or deposit slip (must have name and current address)

Health coverage card

Application page of an insurance policy

Medical record

Signed Social Security Card

If requestor’s ID was stolen, a copy of the police report.

You must also send a check or money order (payable to Tennessee Vital Records) in the amount of $15.

Don’t want to deal with all that? FastBirthCertificates.com has a quick and easy alternative method. Starting the process is a breeze—just fill out our secure online ordering form, which should take five minutes or so. We’ll work with the appropriate processing agency to expedite your order. Your certificate will be sent straight to you by email—we never see it. With our service, you don’t need to put paperwork in the mail or hit the highway to make a trip to the government office. We know how to get a birth certificate in Tennessee, and we’ll help you provide all the required info. It’s really the most convenient way to order a Tennessee birth certificate.

What You'll Need?

Tennessee requires the applicant to submit identification, a signature, and a date in order to receive a birth certificate. Identification must be government issued, such as a driver license, state ID, or passport. Instructions are below.

​**Please place your order before sending us this information. The below is listed for your reference and pre-preparation only. This information will be available again once your order is placed at which time we will need you to submit your identification, signature and date.**

Email or text message instructions (best option): Sign AND DATE a plain piece of paper, and place your government issued ID under or next to the signature. Take a photo of the ID/signature with a smartphone or camera, and email that to us or text it to us. Alternatively, you may scan and email the ID/signature to us if you'd like. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THE DATE!

Email: processing@fastbirthcertificates.com Or text to 415.409-8220.

Fax instructions (less preferred): Sign AND date a plain piece of paper, and place your government issued ID under or next to the signature. Enlarge and lighten the ID by 300%, and fax to us. This is less effective than the above.

Our fax number: 415.549.8691

Mail instructions (last resort): Mail a copyof your government issued ID with a signature AND date to us (Please note that this copy will notbe returned to you.)

As soon as you send over your ID with the signature and date we will respond to let you know we got it.

How Much Will It Cost?

Tennessee Government Standard Processing

State/Government Fee = $30.00

Streamlined Tennessee Processing with FastBirthCertificates.com

Immediate Processing Option

$30.00 (state/government fee) + $99.95 = $129.95

4 to 6 business day estimated processing

Expedited Processing Option

$30.00 (state/government fee) + $69.95 = $99.95

10 to 14 business day estimated processing

Standard Processing Option

$30.00 (state/government fee) + $39.95 = $69.95

20 to 30 business day estimated processing

- State tax may be applied where applicable- We offer free standard shipping or trackable UPS Overnight shipping for an additional $20.00 (overnight shipping takes place after the estimated processing time listed above is complete)